Redhead – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Redhead: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

✅ Water in this range is comfortably warm and widely considered ideal for swimming. Most people can stay in the water for a long time without feeling cold. It works well for families, recreational swimming, and active water sports such as swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding.

It’s important to note that these swimming tips and recommendations apply only in settled weather. When air temperatures drop below 20°C — and sometimes even below 25°C — swimming can feel uncomfortable, even when water temperatures are relatively high.

Water Temperature Over the Last 30 Days

Over the past month, water temperatures in Redhead have stayed mostly steady, but a warming trend has developed over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Redhead will be 23.2°C in the next 7 days. See the table below for daily data for the upcoming week.

Table of Daily Sea Temperature Data

Annual Water Temperature Overview by Month

Monthly Water Temp Ranges

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Redhead, on the southern side of Newcastle, fronts the open Tasman Sea and has water temperatures that follow a clear seasonal rhythm. In summer, the ocean is usually at its warmest, sitting around 22–26 °C, which feels comfortable for longer swims and regular dips. Autumn brings a gentle cool-down to roughly 20–23 °C, still pleasant for most swimmers. Winter is cooler but far from harsh, with sea temperatures typically between 16–20 °C, while spring sees a steady rise from about 18 °C into the low twenties as the weather settles and days become milder.